Benares; The Burning Ghat. Samuel Bourne, photographer (English, 1834 - 1912) 1865–1866 View of a number of sikharas, or bell-shaped domes typically found in Hindu temples, on a riverbank. The temples are located near the Manikarnika Ghat, a riverbank steps usually used for cremation and religious purposes. Also visible are a large number of native people engaged in various activities. The river is visible on the right area of the image. (Recto, print) lower left, inscribed in the negative: "1169"; (Recto, mount) upper left, in pencil: "Delhi [crossed out] Benares"; Upper center, in purple ink
Benares; The Burning Ghat. Samuel Bourne, photographer (English, 1834 - 1912) 1865–1866 View of a number of sikharas, or bell-shaped domes typically found in Hindu temples, on a riverbank. The temples are located near the Manikarnika Ghat, a riverbank steps usually used for cremation and religious purposes. Also visible are a large number of native people engaged in various activities. The river is visible on the right area of the image. (Recto, print) lower left, inscribed in the negative: "1169"; (Recto, mount) upper left, in pencil: "Delhi [crossed out] Benares"; Upper center, in purple ink: "Benares"; Lower center, in pencil, in a different hand: "The Ghat Burning (Edward Edward cat. #990 1975)";
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